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there's no russia. russia has no agency. here is the point. henry kissinger said back in march of last year the demonization of putin is not a policy, it's an alibi for not having a policy. it's worse than what dr. kissinger has said. it's completely obscured. it's degraded, any kind of rational analysis of this country as to who is to blame for this and how we get out of it. the result is as we talk -- as we talk, and this is not idle rhetoric -- we may be hurtling toward an actual war with russia. >> partly there's an interesting test of international relations theory here, when a country, a leader has fewer resources, faces more constraints, more pressure, does he back down or does he lash out? so far certainly on the upside the argument has been that as oil revenues have increased, putin's ambitions have grown over the last 15 years. right? that's been the general thesis, when russia needed debt forgiveness in 2000, putin was nice. bush said i looked into his eyes and saw his soul. why wouldn't that work? why wouldn't the fact oil revenues
there's no russia. russia has no agency. here is the point. henry kissinger said back in march of last year the demonization of putin is not a policy, it's an alibi for not having a policy. it's worse than what dr. kissinger has said. it's completely obscured. it's degraded, any kind of rational analysis of this country as to who is to blame for this and how we get out of it. the result is as we talk -- as we talk, and this is not idle rhetoric -- we may be hurtling toward an actual war with...
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and we agreed that sanctions on russia need to remain fully in force until russia complies fully with its obligations. even as we continue to work for a diplomatic solution, we are making it clear again today that if russia continues on its current course, which is ruining the russian economy and hurting the russian people as well as having such a terrible effect on ukraine, russia's isolation will only worsen politically and economically. with regard to isil, germany and the united states remain united in our determination to destroy this barbaric organization. i thank angela for her strong support as a member of the international coalition that is working in iraq. in a significant milestone, germany has taken the important step of equips kurdish forces in iraq and germany is preparing to leading the train mission in erbil. they're combatting the threat of foreign terrorist fighters, which was a focus of the un security council i chaired last fall. and under angela's leadership, germany is moving ahead with new legislation to prevent tlafrlers from traveling to and from syria and ira
and we agreed that sanctions on russia need to remain fully in force until russia complies fully with its obligations. even as we continue to work for a diplomatic solution, we are making it clear again today that if russia continues on its current course, which is ruining the russian economy and hurting the russian people as well as having such a terrible effect on ukraine, russia's isolation will only worsen politically and economically. with regard to isil, germany and the united states...
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the imf projects russia's economy will contract by 3% in 2015. putin needs strong oil revenues to maintain his power. from 2008 to 2009 when oil revenues did collapse during the global financial crisis, the russian government increased its spending by a staggering 40%, or to preserve social stability. this according to the economists. on the other hand, russia could easily handle continuing its military skirmishing in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 e in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 a in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 s in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 was roughly 20 times that of es in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 was roughly 20 times that of kiev's, according to figures published this week by the international institute for strategic studies. the argument against sanctions is that while they may raise the cost for russia putin has shown he does not respond to higher costs in a rational, calculating manner. but if that's the case, then military aid for
the imf projects russia's economy will contract by 3% in 2015. putin needs strong oil revenues to maintain his power. from 2008 to 2009 when oil revenues did collapse during the global financial crisis, the russian government increased its spending by a staggering 40%, or to preserve social stability. this according to the economists. on the other hand, russia could easily handle continuing its military skirmishing in eastern ukraine. moscow's defense budget in 2014 e in eastern ukraine....
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this of somebody that people out of russia knew. and when they see this happening in such a cold-blooded calculated way in the dead of night, in the shadow of the kremlin, it will reinforce a sense of animosity or distance in the move between russia and the rest of the world. i don't think it helps russia in the sense of patching thing up with what's going on. it may have the opposite effect. >> the white house condemned what it calls the brutal murder of boris nemtsov. president obama is calling on the russian government to conduct a prompt impartial, and transparent investigation of the murder and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. mr. obama also said he admired nemtsov's courageous dedication to the struggle against corruption in russia. u.s. senator john mccain of more blunt saying "that boris' murder occurred in a secure part of the russian capital raises legitimate questions about the circumstances of his killing and who was responsible. there must be a full investigation of boris' murder, and those responsible m
this of somebody that people out of russia knew. and when they see this happening in such a cold-blooded calculated way in the dead of night, in the shadow of the kremlin, it will reinforce a sense of animosity or distance in the move between russia and the rest of the world. i don't think it helps russia in the sense of patching thing up with what's going on. it may have the opposite effect. >> the white house condemned what it calls the brutal murder of boris nemtsov. president obama is...
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from russia's failing economy to russia's successful efforts to destabilize ukraine. >> there is no formula in which this ends up being good for russia. >> it is an interview you don't want to miss. >> there are costs to the decisions that we make. >>> but first, here's my take. president obama's trip this week to india was strategically important, symbolically resonant and deftly executed. but it coincided with a snowstorm in some northeastern states so it struggled to get air time and ink in the united states. in india, on the other hand newspapers devoted pages to the visit every day an television coverage was wall to wall. it even got the attention of the chinese government which denounced the new friendship. obama's trip highlights an opportunity and a problem. foreign policy consists of two elements. negative and positive. negative foreign policy is about preventing bad things from happening, confronting dangers and dealing with bad guys. it is the stuff that makes the front page and the evening broadcast. positive foreign policy is focused on the up side. it is about building new rel
from russia's failing economy to russia's successful efforts to destabilize ukraine. >> there is no formula in which this ends up being good for russia. >> it is an interview you don't want to miss. >> there are costs to the decisions that we make. >>> but first, here's my take. president obama's trip this week to india was strategically important, symbolically resonant and deftly executed. but it coincided with a snowstorm in some northeastern states so it struggled...
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. >> this is putin's russia. every institution of democracy has been destroyed. opposition voices are silenced. in this case murdered. he is an autocratic dictator. he is getting away with dismembering his name at the ukraine. our response to putin has not created enough cost because he is not changing his behavior. this is a symptom of what happens in a police state. we have to understand who we're dealing with. he will continue to do these things until the cost gets too high. >> we don't know who killed boris nemtsov, but you are blaming putin. >> when you oppose the government bad things happen to you. so we know the environment for this to happen exists. it's not much of a stretch to understand that more of this is coming as long as putin runs his country this way. >> senator graham thanks for coming in. >> thank you. >> very disturbing information all across the board. >>> just ahead, the search for teenagers who fled canada to join isis. were they radicalized at their community college? [meow mix jingle slo
. >> this is putin's russia. every institution of democracy has been destroyed. opposition voices are silenced. in this case murdered. he is an autocratic dictator. he is getting away with dismembering his name at the ukraine. our response to putin has not created enough cost because he is not changing his behavior. this is a symptom of what happens in a police state. we have to understand who we're dealing with. he will continue to do these things until the cost gets too high. >>...
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." >>> we start the show this hour in russia. the fatal shooting of an opposition figure there is prompting speculation from his supporters that he may have been targeted by the kremlin. officials say boris nemtsov was walking across a bridge from the kremlin when a car pulled up and someone opened fire. flowers mark the spot where he fell dead. russian president vladmir putin condemned his killing and ordered a full investigation into who may be responsible. fred >> reporter: gunned down in the heart of russia's capital. investigators work the crime scene where boris nemtsov's body lay on one of the main bridges. law enforcement officials say nemtsov, one of russia's most prominent opposition figures was struck in the back by several bullets. the killing happened right next to the kremlin walls and in the have sinty of the cathedral. he was walking here with a friend when a car stopped and the assailants immediately opened fire. as mourners laid flowers and lit candles, speculation, who did it. some blamed the government of vlad
." >>> we start the show this hour in russia. the fatal shooting of an opposition figure there is prompting speculation from his supporters that he may have been targeted by the kremlin. officials say boris nemtsov was walking across a bridge from the kremlin when a car pulled up and someone opened fire. flowers mark the spot where he fell dead. russian president vladmir putin condemned his killing and ordered a full investigation into who may be responsible. fred >>...
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it was agreed in bella, russia in minstk in 2014. it's still the peace plan which all sides are supposedly signed up to but the political will just hasn't been there. the fighting has continued and that's why john kerry was there today reiterating just some of the points from that mintsk protocol as it's called getting russia to withdraw its armor, withdraw foreign fighters and seal the borders between ukraine and russia. it's nothing new, it's just a restatement of what has already been agreed to but hasn't been implemented by any of the sides. >> well secretary kerry and the ukrainian president poroshenko pulled no punches. they went ahead and called russia out. they've ratcheted up the language. how might president putin react to that? >> yeah he's not going to react well to that. let me read to you what john kerry said. we cannot close our eyes to tanks crossing the border from russia into ukraine. russian soldiers crossing the border and leading so-called separatists again, alleging that it's russian troops russian equipment tha
it was agreed in bella, russia in minstk in 2014. it's still the peace plan which all sides are supposedly signed up to but the political will just hasn't been there. the fighting has continued and that's why john kerry was there today reiterating just some of the points from that mintsk protocol as it's called getting russia to withdraw its armor, withdraw foreign fighters and seal the borders between ukraine and russia. it's nothing new, it's just a restatement of what has already been agreed...
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russia, ukraine, germany, france meeting here. what i see here, tell me what you think, there would have to be some major concession because there is no low hanging fruit here on which these parties can agree? >> well, i think everybody is clear that these are last ditch attempts to resolve the situation. one thing to consider is that our european partners are incredibly important because they have a tool at their disposal they have not yet used. they could kick russia out of the swiss banking system which would mean russian enterprises and industries that do any kind of international business whatsoever would not be able to send money through any kind of international banks and it was that step of kicking iran out of the swift system that had a very big impact on the sanctions in iran. there are alternatives here that the europeans could put forward. >> any indication they will do that? >> it's not clear. one thing to think about when we're talking about the possibility of sending weapons, it's also not clear that sending weapons
russia, ukraine, germany, france meeting here. what i see here, tell me what you think, there would have to be some major concession because there is no low hanging fruit here on which these parties can agree? >> well, i think everybody is clear that these are last ditch attempts to resolve the situation. one thing to consider is that our european partners are incredibly important because they have a tool at their disposal they have not yet used. they could kick russia out of the swiss...
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. >>> we start the show in russia. police are investigating the shooting death of a well-known opposition leader and vocal critic of putin. this outspoken boris nemtsov was in the shadow of the kremlin walking across a bridge when a car pulled up to him and someone opened fire. the suspect or suspects remain at large. boris nemtsov seen in a rally last year was a top official with the liberal opposition group. he had most recently been very critical of the kremlin's handling of the ukraine crisis. now we are learning that boris nemtsov gave a radio interview hours before his death. he talked about why russia needs political reform. listen. >> of course when the power is concentrated in the hands of one person and this person always rules everything ends up in an absolute catastrophe, absolute. >> boris nemtsov's death is prompting speculation he may be killed. they have ordered a task force to investigate. >>> jonathan mann spoke to an expert from american university. the professor down played boris nemtsov's prominenc
. >>> we start the show in russia. police are investigating the shooting death of a well-known opposition leader and vocal critic of putin. this outspoken boris nemtsov was in the shadow of the kremlin walking across a bridge when a car pulled up to him and someone opened fire. the suspect or suspects remain at large. boris nemtsov seen in a rally last year was a top official with the liberal opposition group. he had most recently been very critical of the kremlin's handling of the...
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russia is isolated. this is not like the cold war in which you had countries aligned with the soviet union. you have russia standing in an isolated position supporting the separatist. that's a losing bet for them. because all it's bringing them is significant international isolation and economic pain. >> let's talk about the war against isis. first of all, do you know for sure that that jordanian fighter pilot is in fact alive? >> wolf i don't think we can say with certainty what his condition is. we have been very concerned about the jordanian pilot. we have been in consultation with our jordanian partners on this. but, again, the tragic case is here that people who are in isis custody are in grave danger. we will do whatever we can to find and bring to security that pilot and anybody who is held hostage by isil. but at the same time it's' very difficult circumstance there inside of syria. >> i want to confirm that those two japanese hostages including the journalist who died over the weekend, was kille
russia is isolated. this is not like the cold war in which you had countries aligned with the soviet union. you have russia standing in an isolated position supporting the separatist. that's a losing bet for them. because all it's bringing them is significant international isolation and economic pain. >> let's talk about the war against isis. first of all, do you know for sure that that jordanian fighter pilot is in fact alive? >> wolf i don't think we can say with certainty what...
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just days after i was here russia seized crimea, and we all know what followed. what often gets lost in the headlines is the fact that crew yan has survived all the tests that have been put in front of it. it has endured, and the ukrainian people have evidenced enormous resolve to be able to live in a strong democratic state. in fact, this country has experienced some really remarkable democratic successes. even in the face of these incredible challenges and we've seen from the brave demonstrations that took place to two rounds of free and fair elections -- i might add conducted with great effort by opponents of democracy to prevent them from taking place -- those two rounds have taken place and a strong government respecting the sovereignty of the state has emerged. importantly, the parliament has passed a solid budget and it has laid the groundwork for and begun to implement very important reforms as part of a larger reform plan for the country. no one thinks that the hard work is over. it's not over. in some ways some of the hard work is only beginning. but as
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russia will back down. we have got to make it painful for russia. >> but the russians don't seem -- it's making an impact on the russian economy but putin is not backing down. his popularity still goes up. >> well he's propping up russia, but the russian economy is very very poor. that's why we need to give them lethal weapons because we need to make putin understand that -- >> you want to tighten the sanctions? >> i think we should tighten the sanctions. look i think putin has killed russian democracy and if he's going to be around for another 20 or 25 years, the way the west deals with him now sets the course for the next 25 years. if we think, if we let him think his aggression will just continue and that we will be too scared to fight it he will do more and he's not going to stop. i think he's got to know there's
russia will back down. we have got to make it painful for russia. >> but the russians don't seem -- it's making an impact on the russian economy but putin is not backing down. his popularity still goes up. >> well he's propping up russia, but the russian economy is very very poor. that's why we need to give them lethal weapons because we need to make putin understand that -- >> you want to tighten the sanctions? >> i think we should tighten the sanctions. look i think...
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that's what's happening inside russia and projected outside russia. >> thank you very much. pretty incredible when you tell that story, that chilling moment with a glass of wine. >> i'm really shocked. look what they have done to this great country. it will land you in violence. the world should be careful. all of us should be very careful with this out there. >> thank you very much. the former president of georgia. >>> u.s. special force vs been training soldiers to fight the world's most brutal terrorists. we have exclusive access to one country's military forces as they are taking up arms. that exclusive is next. >>> leonard nimoy died today. his friend is out front. all the way until... [birds chirping] the am. new aleve pm. it's the first to combine a safe sleep aid plus the 12 hour strength of aleve. for pain relief that can last all the way until morning. new aleve pm, for a better am. ♪ [piano background music begins] ♪ we are one, we are essentially the same regardless of where we come from. um, there are definitely things that are different about us culturally
that's what's happening inside russia and projected outside russia. >> thank you very much. pretty incredible when you tell that story, that chilling moment with a glass of wine. >> i'm really shocked. look what they have done to this great country. it will land you in violence. the world should be careful. all of us should be very careful with this out there. >> thank you very much. the former president of georgia. >>> u.s. special force vs been training soldiers to...
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we think the answer is to squeeze russia apply pressure on russia, try to get them to the table with those separatists so that we can see a peaceful deescalation. >> and as that debate over what will these weapons achieve heats up separatists are gearing up for much more fighting. >> on monday the leader of the self-proclaimed people's republic of donetsk announced a drive to recruit 100,000 new fires, even as civilians across the region struggle to salvage what's left of their homes and lives. >> russia of already unhappy with u.s. policy in ukraine. at the half-hour, we'll get reaction from moscow to these latest reports of possible u.s. involvement. stay tuned for that. >>> another story we're watching, cuba's state-run media has published what it says are new photographs of fidel castro. the newspaper says the pictures on its website with just over two weeks ago and were taken before the former leader published an article about u.s. and cuba restoring diplomatic ties. we have more from havana. >>> we haven't seen photos of him or heard word of him until recently since the histori
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russia isn't following it because russia agreed but now finds it awkward. if i could put it that way. they want to blame the ukrainians and the ukrainians blame the russian separatists and the russian state for their intervention. there is no military solution to this. breedlove just said that. >> why do we need the united states as we to give so much military aid? brookings says $3 billion worth of aid. the money always gets a little scaleably odd when we talk about military. but $3 billion in military aid is necessary. in ukraine. you told me in july you better give them military aid right away. do you start with that? do we have to do that? and do we also have to do more? is that your point? >> we need to condition the environment in order to do everything possible to promote an immediate move to a political settlement. that's keeping the pressure on putin. military aid to ukraine -- >> better than sanctions and time? >> military aid to the ukraine in my view needs to fill any gabs that may exist in ukrainian capabilities to defend themselves. and we nee
russia isn't following it because russia agreed but now finds it awkward. if i could put it that way. they want to blame the ukrainians and the ukrainians blame the russian separatists and the russian state for their intervention. there is no military solution to this. breedlove just said that. >> why do we need the united states as we to give so much military aid? brookings says $3 billion worth of aid. the money always gets a little scaleably odd when we talk about military. but $3...
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and the year of russia in greece. still, if e.u. leaders don't soften their stance soon that could turn out to be true in more ways than one. >> there is another issue that i want to talk to you about. we're seeing imf managing director christine lagarde on the screen there. we understand she has just announced a package, an aid package for ukraine, $17 opinion 5 billion. talk about that. >> reporter: yeah, this is a whole different order of magnitude from the $ 0.5 million that the united states -- $ 0.5 million that the united states put on the table the other week but it shows it is part of the show of financial support from the west trying to help ukraine prop up its ailing economy which is of course suffering from the strike that's going on in the east of the country and, of course it's curtailed relations with places like russia. this is a country that's seen its currency literally collapse its economy collapse over the last two years. and they need money badly. this $17.5 billion was rather widely expected at t
and the year of russia in greece. still, if e.u. leaders don't soften their stance soon that could turn out to be true in more ways than one. >> there is another issue that i want to talk to you about. we're seeing imf managing director christine lagarde on the screen there. we understand she has just announced a package, an aid package for ukraine, $17 opinion 5 billion. talk about that. >> reporter: yeah, this is a whole different order of magnitude from the $ 0.5 million that the...
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how will russia respond? we are breaking down the latest. >>> a new huge storm splamlamming the northeast. records could be broken. flights are grounded. schools are canceled. people warned to stay off the roads. the morning commute could be treacherous. we will tell you what you need to know ahead. >>> a big night at grammys. big wins and big surprises. we break it all down. it is coming up. >>> welcome back to "early start." i'm john berman. christine romans is off today. we begin with the west struggling to stop the carnage in ukraine. angela merkel meeting face-to-face with president obama this morning. merkel favors sanctions against russia if vladimir putin does not agree to end the fighting by wednesday. president obama facing pressure to arm ukraine. something merkel opposes. our frederik pleitgen is live in kiev this morning. good morning, fred. >> reporter: good morning, john. the eu is getting together earlier today and they are deciding whether or not to expand sanctions against russian individual
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an russia. the next plan is does germany have a better plan to protect the ukraine from an ever expanding russian assault. >> all the comes ahead of talks between germany, france ukraine and russia set for wednesday in mincek. that's the deadline for the road map for peace. we have this story covered from every angle. let's begin our cover annual live in kiev. frederick, what's the latest? >> reporter: i, alisyn. yeah one of the reasons the government here in kiev wants what they call the defensive weapons from the u.s. is they say simply their soldiers are dying on the battlefield. they want to try to stop. that aside from any of the sort of global political implications all that might have. they say what they need is tank weapons. even more than that, they need systems to try to pinpoint for instance where artillery fire is coming from at their troops as well. they say these are all things that the russian-plo-russian separatists have. they say they're getting that
an russia. the next plan is does germany have a better plan to protect the ukraine from an ever expanding russian assault. >> all the comes ahead of talks between germany, france ukraine and russia set for wednesday in mincek. that's the deadline for the road map for peace. we have this story covered from every angle. let's begin our cover annual live in kiev. frederick, what's the latest? >> reporter: i, alisyn. yeah one of the reasons the government here in kiev wants what they...
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we're not seeking a conflict with russia. no one is, not president poroshenko not the united states not the european company. that's not what this is about. we want a diplomatic resolution but we cannot close our eyes to tanks that are crossing the border from russia and coming in to ukraine. we can't close our eyes to russian fighters in unmarked uniforms crossing the border and leading individual companies of so-called separatists in battle. we can't close our eyes to modern rockets and modern radar capacity and other capacity that has crossed the border in order to prosecute this conflict across sovereign lines, across international borders against all the promises that were made in the minsk cease-fire agreement. >> who are you holding for? -- >> reporter: the descriptions for the ukrainian officials even more alarming. they describe what they call barbaric attacks on civilians and they say -- they claim 9,000 russian forces inside ukrainian territory. u.s. officials not using those same numbers, but they are saying russi
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is certainly on the table for russia to disagree or agree with. from what you're hearing there do you think the folks in moscow do they want this agreement to work? >> reporter: well it's difficult to say, george what the kremlin is thinking at any given point in time. but western diplomats that we've been speaking to as well as kremlin watchers say that russian president vladimir putin has some substantial reasons to support this country mism ismminute agreement. the agreement does not prevent moscow from meddling in ukraine affairs and also critically could perhaps help russia avoid future chick sanctions. later today the so-called normandy four which consists of france germany, russia and ukraine will hold a phone call the leaders there discussing ways to continue the cease-fire. >> erin mclaughlin live. >>> an iraqi leader says they are gaining ground in the anbar province. >> they are moving closer to military bases where u.s. troops are training iraqi forces. a live report ahead. stay with us. in a race, it's about getting to the finish line
is certainly on the table for russia to disagree or agree with. from what you're hearing there do you think the folks in moscow do they want this agreement to work? >> reporter: well it's difficult to say, george what the kremlin is thinking at any given point in time. but western diplomats that we've been speaking to as well as kremlin watchers say that russian president vladimir putin has some substantial reasons to support this country mism ismminute agreement. the agreement does not...
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what is russia saying? >> reporter: i think those comments reflected the reality of the negotiations because russia's president vladimir putin was the first of the leaders to come out and meet the press and talk about, although a difficult night, he jokes to the media he was happy with the result in the morning. he achieved the cease-fire. the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the line of contact in the conflict zone. this was something he was satisfied about. the ukrainian side less satisfied. you got the sense the prime minister saying it was a choice between bad and worse. you know the russians at the moment appear to think they had most but not all of their key points accepted. >> so this brings up the big question which is whether ukraine is going to keep pushing for the united states in particular possibly europe as well help arm with defensive weapons. i know you spoke with ukraine's prime minister. what is he saying about that? >> reporter: i think one of the offshoots of the deal is it will take pre
what is russia saying? >> reporter: i think those comments reflected the reality of the negotiations because russia's president vladimir putin was the first of the leaders to come out and meet the press and talk about, although a difficult night, he jokes to the media he was happy with the result in the morning. he achieved the cease-fire. the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the line of contact in the conflict zone. this was something he was satisfied about. the ukrainian side less...
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security council adopted by russia. at the same time vladimir putin urging ukrainian troops to surrender. following events for us from moscow cnn's erin mclaughlin. good morning, erin. for so long the russian president denied having any influence over what was going on. now he's a critical part of trying to hold this cease-fire together. >> reporter: absolutely christine. and all eyes are on debaltseve. yesterday putin calling on kiev to allow ukrainian military in the besieged city to surrender to the separatists. now, the separatists are claiming that they have 80% of that city under their control. the site of more intense fighting today. meanwhile, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations, samantha powers saying that it's quote, bitterly ironic that russia was the one to draft and table the u.n. resolution calling for all sides to observe the cease-fire agreements. she accused, at the united nations yesterday, russia of continuing to arm and train she's separate these separates, something that russia has long denied
security council adopted by russia. at the same time vladimir putin urging ukrainian troops to surrender. following events for us from moscow cnn's erin mclaughlin. good morning, erin. for so long the russian president denied having any influence over what was going on. now he's a critical part of trying to hold this cease-fire together. >> reporter: absolutely christine. and all eyes are on debaltseve. yesterday putin calling on kiev to allow ukrainian military in the besieged city to...
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he called on russia to do three specific things. pull heavy weapons far from civilian populations, remove all non-ukrainian troops and once and for all, close the border between russia and ukraine. >> russia and the separatists are seizing more territory, tear rising more citizens and refusing to participate in serious negotiations. let there be no doubt about who is blocking the prospect of peace here. they continue to refuse ukraine control of its own border. its own border. >> jim sciutto is live in kiev right now. you were able to actually fire off a couple of questions. what did you ask and did you get an answer? >> reporter: this is a pretty powerful moment. i asked secretary kerry, i began by asking and telling our cnn colleagues in moscow reached out to the kremlin to get a response to kerry's statement earlier in the day that it was russian forces and weapons escalating the situation. they told cnn there are no russian troops in ukraine. there are no russian tanks in ukraine, this is a false statement. secretary kerry -- th
he called on russia to do three specific things. pull heavy weapons far from civilian populations, remove all non-ukrainian troops and once and for all, close the border between russia and ukraine. >> russia and the separatists are seizing more territory, tear rising more citizens and refusing to participate in serious negotiations. let there be no doubt about who is blocking the prospect of peace here. they continue to refuse ukraine control of its own border. its own border. >>...
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russia has escalated. we've seen more evidence of hard -- sophisticated russian material, stuff that the ukrainians haven't got crossing the border. >> and that's why so many in congress have been calling on the u.s. to step up support, if not boots on a column this week for cnn.com argues if putin wants to make ukraine a de facto russian protect protectorate. given we have no idea what he wants, do you agree? >> i think what you're seeing play out here is the frozen conflict that is essentially russia maintains hegemony over territory in europe that doesn't belong it to but they'll hand out russian passports and granting citizenship to those in those areas. >> i think the last thing the american public generally wants is another war the u.s. is involved in. at the same time, they understand the importance strategically here right, and why it matters to the united states. >> right. >> do you think that it is critical that even if it requires u.s. boots on the ground that vladimir putin is not allowed to do
russia has escalated. we've seen more evidence of hard -- sophisticated russian material, stuff that the ukrainians haven't got crossing the border. >> and that's why so many in congress have been calling on the u.s. to step up support, if not boots on a column this week for cnn.com argues if putin wants to make ukraine a de facto russian protect protectorate. given we have no idea what he wants, do you agree? >> i think what you're seeing play out here is the frozen conflict that...
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economic costs rising on russia. that has not deterred russia. they're struggling to figure out what changes the calculus on the ground. they haven't found that resolution yet. >> not yet. thank you jim. let's keep this conversation going with someone who pinned an opinion piece for cnn.com. he's our resident scholar and director of russian studies of american enterprise institute. it reminded me where you said they're not worth the paper they're written on. let me begin with just putin. clearly not backing down until the kremlin achieves victory. as you outline in this piece, what does victory look like for vladimir putin here? >> that's impactly right. he's not a mad man. he would sign the agreement worth the paper its written on if it's agreement along the line he wanted to have since last march. if it will include essentially loss of ukrainian sovereignty over the country, creation of essentially russian protector and proxy if you will. and then the state consisting of two so called people's republic of luhansk and donetsk. and essentially th
economic costs rising on russia. that has not deterred russia. they're struggling to figure out what changes the calculus on the ground. they haven't found that resolution yet. >> not yet. thank you jim. let's keep this conversation going with someone who pinned an opinion piece for cnn.com. he's our resident scholar and director of russian studies of american enterprise institute. it reminded me where you said they're not worth the paper they're written on. let me begin with just putin....
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. >> reporter: gunned down in the heart of russia's capital. investigators worked the crime scene where boris nemsov's body lay across one of the main bridges of the river. law enforcement officials say nemsov was struck in the back by several bullets. the killing happened right next to the kremlin walls and right in the vicinity of saint basil's cathedral. according to authorities, boris nemsov was walking with a friend when a car stopped and the assailant immediately opened fire. as mourners laid flowers and lit candles, speculation who did it? some blamed the government of vladimir putin. others disagree. >> this is a message to all of us. hello you have the guy who works for you the best of your leader bam bam bam. who will be the next? we have some small thought of in russia people who want to break putin. and maybe they make it to show as a people and as a country, government of country, how bad putin. >> reporter: it's not clear who is behind the killing, but boris nemtsov had many enemies. he was russia's deputy prime minister in the 90
. >> reporter: gunned down in the heart of russia's capital. investigators worked the crime scene where boris nemsov's body lay across one of the main bridges of the river. law enforcement officials say nemsov was struck in the back by several bullets. the killing happened right next to the kremlin walls and right in the vicinity of saint basil's cathedral. according to authorities, boris nemsov was walking with a friend when a car stopped and the assailant immediately opened fire. as...
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this kind of brazen hit opens up russia into probably a whole new level. because this was so out in the open for people to see and so clearly only going to benefit the sort of russian nationalist that we're seeing on the scene now and who are pro taking eastern ukraine and who believe that what they're doing is somehow bettering russia. when you add motive you add recent history, you add the tactics used in this event, it's certainly not isis. and i think we all know that it's somebody from inside of russia. >> but this coming as president putin has sky high approval ratings at 86% among his own people. stay with me. you're going to join us later in the hour. we'll execute this more we'll discuss this next. >>> we'll find out who hard core conservatives think should win the republican presidential nomination. >> so conservatives have voted and we're awaiting the results. we'll tell you who they like for president and why it matters after the break. i lost my sight in afghanistan but it doesn't hold me back. i go through periods where it's hard to sleep at
this kind of brazen hit opens up russia into probably a whole new level. because this was so out in the open for people to see and so clearly only going to benefit the sort of russian nationalist that we're seeing on the scene now and who are pro taking eastern ukraine and who believe that what they're doing is somehow bettering russia. when you add motive you add recent history, you add the tactics used in this event, it's certainly not isis. and i think we all know that it's somebody from...
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and russia. >> andrea merkel's concern is something to be taken seriously. but the issue is mr. putin. the issue is what does mr. putin do in the face of increasing economic pressure and now some military pressure? no one thinks that the ukrainian military is going to be able to defeat russian military. that's not the issue. the question is mr. putin's calculation, can he continue to provide the weapons to his proxys in eastern ukraine or will he look for a negotiated solution? >> former u.s. ambassador to the ukraine, william taylor. thanks for all the expertise this morning. let's go over to mikaela. >> all right. alisyn the u.s.-led coalition pounds positions in iraq and syria. in iraq air attacks are largely focused on the city of mosul, which is currently under isis control. cnn's phil black spoke with peshmurga fighters about the plan to retake that q3 city. he is live outside mosul. what did they tell you, phil? >> reporter: mick what, wela,ee owe mikaela, on a clear day you can see right
and russia. >> andrea merkel's concern is something to be taken seriously. but the issue is mr. putin. the issue is what does mr. putin do in the face of increasing economic pressure and now some military pressure? no one thinks that the ukrainian military is going to be able to defeat russian military. that's not the issue. the question is mr. putin's calculation, can he continue to provide the weapons to his proxys in eastern ukraine or will he look for a negotiated solution? >>...
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russia as a response does what? they send in more tanks or heavier weaponry. >> no one thinks ukraine can out-weapon out-man, have more strength than russia. >> the ukrainian army can't beat russia in an open conflict because the russian army is so big. the ukrainians are goot good fighters and they're fighting for their freedom, for their own independence. i'm not saying this is the risk. to me -- president poroshenko who i met with in munich he pleaded with us please send us the arms. we can't defend ourselves. >> why don't you think president obama will send arms? >> i think in part this is the general -- sort of holding back from getting involved in conflicts elsewhere in the world. it's been part of the administration. i think part of it is that our allies in europe are urging president obama to sit back -- >> it sounds like secretary kerry privately at least, make he said it to you, he's in favor -- some suggestion he's in favor -- did you hear that? >> i don't want to report any private conversations. >> that
russia as a response does what? they send in more tanks or heavier weaponry. >> no one thinks ukraine can out-weapon out-man, have more strength than russia. >> the ukrainian army can't beat russia in an open conflict because the russian army is so big. the ukrainians are goot good fighters and they're fighting for their freedom, for their own independence. i'm not saying this is the risk. to me -- president poroshenko who i met with in munich he pleaded with us please send us the...
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he wants to dominate ukraine as well as russia's other neighbors. he may make tactical compromises here or there but just as a prelude to further aggression. mark my words. >> there is no military solution. the solution is a political diplomatic one but president putin's got to make the decision to take an off-ramp and we have to make it clear to him that we're absolutely committed to the sovereignty and integrity of ukraine no matter what. >> want to bring in the former u.s. ambassador to ukraine. ambassador thanks so much for being with us. we know where you stand on this. you support -- you have written a paper supporting providing defensive lethal weapons. anti-tank weapons to it the ukrainian military. there's a meeting going on between the german chancellor and u.s. president. if they come out of this meeting with anything short of providing lethal weapons in your mind is it really no help at all to the effort there? >> i guess the first point i would make is that those of us who are advocating providing arms to ukraine are doing it to support
he wants to dominate ukraine as well as russia's other neighbors. he may make tactical compromises here or there but just as a prelude to further aggression. mark my words. >> there is no military solution. the solution is a political diplomatic one but president putin's got to make the decision to take an off-ramp and we have to make it clear to him that we're absolutely committed to the sovereignty and integrity of ukraine no matter what. >> want to bring in the former u.s....
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and you have to deter russia. not allowing russian troops to move further and further. >> reporter: the westward move raising concerns in washington where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing the administration to answer ukraine's call for military help. >> allowmoscow may feel emboldened to challenge the nato alieps. >> reporter: u.s. officials are considering a new round of sanctions, a number of options against the russian economy. they are also considering reconsidering the possibility of military aid to ukraine. no immediate decisions on either of those fronts. the focus now on simply stopping or slowing the fighting. >> jim sciutto for us, thanks very much. let's dig deeper. joining us adam kinzinger of illinois a member of the house foreign affairs committee. congressman, thanks for joining us. i know this is a huge issue for ukraine. do you want the administration to immediately start providing weapons to ukraine? >> i think we have to. i think it's time. we have talked about this for a year. t
and you have to deter russia. not allowing russian troops to move further and further. >> reporter: the westward move raising concerns in washington where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing the administration to answer ukraine's call for military help. >> allowmoscow may feel emboldened to challenge the nato alieps. >> reporter: u.s. officials are considering a new round of sanctions, a number of options against the russian economy. they are also considering...
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secretary of state, russia's foreign minister and ukraine's president. with more now on this developing story, let's turn to our ierib mcloughlin, hello. >> reporter: they called yesterday's meeting constructive. although nothing concrete has been announced except for plans for more talks. the french president francois hollande spent hours with vladimir putin in moscow. no press conference was held at that meeting. an hour-and-a-half in that, i had a photo call. tomorrow there is expected to be a telephone conference call between the leaders of ukraine, germany and france where they are expected to discuss this possible joint document that incorporates the proposals from the various countries. today diplomacy continuing. the justice foreign minister met with the chancellor at the munich conference. natalie. >> they are talking about implementing prior peace aagreements. we have the mince minsk agreement. why there would be a belief it would stick? >> reporter: well it's difficult to say what exactly is on the table right now a. few details about this pro
secretary of state, russia's foreign minister and ukraine's president. with more now on this developing story, let's turn to our ierib mcloughlin, hello. >> reporter: they called yesterday's meeting constructive. although nothing concrete has been announced except for plans for more talks. the french president francois hollande spent hours with vladimir putin in moscow. no press conference was held at that meeting. an hour-and-a-half in that, i had a photo call. tomorrow there is expected...
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former minister of russia but that was an insult. he really was always accessible always very close to people and they interviewed him in his career. >> you know, peter baker, author of "kremlin rising" wrote, it sends a terrible message to people who are fighting this cause nemtsov has been fighting. do you agree with that? >> reporter: we'll see tomorrow. tomorrow many people who respect him, who feel concerned about the crisis in russia and the war in ukraine will come out in memory of boris and walk in the center of moscow all the way from the metro station to where he was gunned down on the bridge. we'll see how many people come out tomorrow. in one of the last interviews he said that the march that he wanted to be called spring was supposed to be the turning point for changes in russia. tomorrow will show if he was right. >> thank you for joining me. i appreciate your time and expertise on this. thank you very much. as we continue to follow the news just into us really breaking late last night, reaction to his death is pouring
former minister of russia but that was an insult. he really was always accessible always very close to people and they interviewed him in his career. >> you know, peter baker, author of "kremlin rising" wrote, it sends a terrible message to people who are fighting this cause nemtsov has been fighting. do you agree with that? >> reporter: we'll see tomorrow. tomorrow many people who respect him, who feel concerned about the crisis in russia and the war in ukraine will come...
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ministers are meeting to discuss whether to expand against russia on the ongoing violence in russia. matthew chance joins us with more details on what we can expect. as the shelling conditions diplomatic talks go on. if you look at just the body language between german chancellor angela merkel presidents putin and hollande from friday when they met, it's obvious how tense the relationship is. what's the hope for what could be accomplished this week? >> reporter: the geopolitical relationship and the personal relationship between these leader obviously under some strain as a result of the negotiations and talks that they've had over several months to try and bring this conflict in ukraine to some kind of end. there's an obvious loss of trust between the europeans, the west, and russia. in fact only today president putin, the russian leader is in egypt. he again railed again the united states and the west saying that russia is not responsible for the conflict in ukraine. it's america and its western allies for trying to impose their will on the rest of the world. never theless the emph
ministers are meeting to discuss whether to expand against russia on the ongoing violence in russia. matthew chance joins us with more details on what we can expect. as the shelling conditions diplomatic talks go on. if you look at just the body language between german chancellor angela merkel presidents putin and hollande from friday when they met, it's obvious how tense the relationship is. what's the hope for what could be accomplished this week? >> reporter: the geopolitical...
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s this is also about ukraine's neighbors, and whether russia will feel it has the right and political and military ability of invading its neighbors to protect so-called ethnic russians. that's an expansive doctrine with really no elements. i think it's vitally important that the west show resolve here. we tried for sanctions only it hasn't been successful and i think regrettably this will be necessary. >> interestingly, even when the sanctions have been up we've sign his approval rating despite the crumbling economy go up and up and up. it's above 80%. to you, michael, is there talk about sanctions? and whether they believe any increase in sanctions either from europe or from the united states would work? some have suggested, you know europe should stop for example, buying its crude oil and gas from russia and that that would maybe make a further dent? >> well poppy, we've been here on the ground almost a year now. we have 400 monitors here but even here in kiev what you hear from colleagues and friends, kind of prevailing sense of doom. what had happen in the past 48 hours or so the
s this is also about ukraine's neighbors, and whether russia will feel it has the right and political and military ability of invading its neighbors to protect so-called ethnic russians. that's an expansive doctrine with really no elements. i think it's vitally important that the west show resolve here. we tried for sanctions only it hasn't been successful and i think regrettably this will be necessary. >> interestingly, even when the sanctions have been up we've sign his approval rating...
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this is an attempt on the part of russia to counter accusations ongoing accusations that russia continues to supply military personnel and equipment fueling this conflict. it could also potentially be seen, this announcement as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the talks scheduled for minsk tomorrow. as to the contents of the ongoing negotiations few details have been made public. there is talk of a potential demilitarization zone. it remains to be seen how far apart these two sides are from some sort of compromise. john. >> interesting to see if they all sit down together and talk tomorrow. erin thanks. >>> let's get an early start on your money. cristina alesci is here with that. >> a bit of a cliff hanger in greece weighing on the markets and if that country can come to agreement with the lenders. worst-case scenario is the greek default or exit entirely from the eurozone. those are weighing on markets throughout the world. european shares are following the asian lead. looking caulk looking cautious this morning. the dow fell 95 points yesterday. what happens here on out will depend on gr
this is an attempt on the part of russia to counter accusations ongoing accusations that russia continues to supply military personnel and equipment fueling this conflict. it could also potentially be seen, this announcement as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the talks scheduled for minsk tomorrow. as to the contents of the ongoing negotiations few details have been made public. there is talk of a potential demilitarization zone. it remains to be seen how far apart these two sides are from some...
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gunned down in the heart of russia's capital. investigators worked the crime scene where boris nemtsov's body lay on one of the bridges. law enforcement officials say nemtsov, one of russia's prominent opposition figures, was struck in the back by several bullets. the killing happened next to the kremlin walls in the vicinity of st. bazle cathedral. nemtsov was walking with a friend when alcar stopped and the assailant opened fire. as mourners laid flowers and lit candles, speculation who did it? some blamed the government of vladamir putin, othersdy agree. >> this is a street message to all of us, hello, you have the guy who works for you, he is the best who is your leader. bomb, bomb. who wants it more. who will be next. >> we have some small part of in russia people who want to break putin and maybe they might show another people, another country, government of country, how bad putin. >> it's not clear who is behind the killing. but boris nemtsov had many enemies. he was russia's deputy prime minister in the late 90s, joined t
gunned down in the heart of russia's capital. investigators worked the crime scene where boris nemtsov's body lay on one of the bridges. law enforcement officials say nemtsov, one of russia's prominent opposition figures, was struck in the back by several bullets. the killing happened next to the kremlin walls in the vicinity of st. bazle cathedral. nemtsov was walking with a friend when alcar stopped and the assailant opened fire. as mourners laid flowers and lit candles, speculation who did...
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the bottom line has been the united states want a more aggressive approach to russia. has been talking about arming with increased defensive military hardware. arming the ukrainian government. these talks have been seen as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to bring a political solution. we heard it yesterday from the president of uyan saying that failure of talks, he would put in place a marshal law across the country which indicated the potential for escalation of military conflict. the german foreign minister was saying yesterday just how important these talks were how much was at stake, and that this really was a last big diplomatic push. so there is a huge stake behind the scenes. at the moment it seems to be a degree of brinkmanship involved. it's not clear if the final gaps can be bridged to everyone's satisfaction which, of course is what is required to make this something that can work. >> you're right. we saw the four meeting. and you could photoshop barack obama in there, as well. the threat of arming the ukrainian military which if you listen to german chancell
the bottom line has been the united states want a more aggressive approach to russia. has been talking about arming with increased defensive military hardware. arming the ukrainian government. these talks have been seen as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to bring a political solution. we heard it yesterday from the president of uyan saying that failure of talks, he would put in place a marshal law across the country which indicated the potential for escalation of military conflict. the german...
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also constitutional reform in russia. russia is very keen for those russian-speaking areas in the east of ukraine to have a very high degree of autonomy within the country. these are the kind of issues that russia has been stressing is important if a peace deal is going to hold on the ground in eastern ukraine. with this upsurge in violence in eastern ukraine, dip smaes also being step -- diplomacy is also being stepped up. the leaders of russia, ukraine, fran and germany spoke by telephone. german official say a package of nshs to try and reach a comprehens-- measures to try and reach a comprehensive resolution was discussed. the next step a face-to-face negotiation in minsk, belarus. though after meeting that country's president on sunday vladimir putin hinted it was not a done deal. >> translator: i want to start our conversation to by informing you that i have just spoke weekend my colleagues in kiev berlin and paris in the normandy format. we agreed that we will try to organize a summit meeting in this same format in
also constitutional reform in russia. russia is very keen for those russian-speaking areas in the east of ukraine to have a very high degree of autonomy within the country. these are the kind of issues that russia has been stressing is important if a peace deal is going to hold on the ground in eastern ukraine. with this upsurge in violence in eastern ukraine, dip smaes also being step -- diplomacy is also being stepped up. the leaders of russia, ukraine, fran and germany spoke by telephone....
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he fled ukraine in the middle of the night to russia. today, ukraine's military honored those killed in the uprising and so did scores of ordinary civilians, laying down flowers, many still overcome by emotions even a year on. >> translator: what can a regular person like me feel but sadness and respect for the people who gave up their lives for the glory of ukraine, says this man who was on the square when the protests were going on. >> reporter: this is a day of remembrance for most people here. but it's also a day where people take skok of where this country is one here on. it certainly is a country that seems disillusioned by the situation. large crowds gathered to give a hero's welcome to soldiers arriving home from the battle field in the east. among the thousands who gathered in the square the mood was more somber as the nation looks back on a year that brought so much hope but also so much uncertainty and pain. cnn, kiev. >>> and after so many battles now, cnn has sobering new images from the battered streets of debaltseve in ukr
he fled ukraine in the middle of the night to russia. today, ukraine's military honored those killed in the uprising and so did scores of ordinary civilians, laying down flowers, many still overcome by emotions even a year on. >> translator: what can a regular person like me feel but sadness and respect for the people who gave up their lives for the glory of ukraine, says this man who was on the square when the protests were going on. >> reporter: this is a day of remembrance for...
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the leaders of france russia germany and ukraine have all freed to meet on wednesday to discuss a new peace equipment. nick payton walsh is in donesque. >> reporter: fredericka the shelling has been intense the past few nights and tonight is no different. today we saw how people are picking up the pieces from the last 24 hours of shelling, which killed eight separatists, so many civilian homes here destroyed by artillery. while this is the backdrop to peace talks, donesque is finding a deathly routine of picking up the pieces. here lived and died vladimir home alone when the shells struck. these flagments may have been hit to hit a separatist base nearby, idiots the man says. around these shops, a day earlier, shells landed a woman died two others wounded,'s lost dragging this self declared public further away from ukraine. >> as so often in nakdslike this the net effect is so often clear amongst the residents of donesque and it fuels the loathing they have for their government in kiev. the way out towards the rest of ukraine is complicated, this day is full, we're told. she says they
the leaders of france russia germany and ukraine have all freed to meet on wednesday to discuss a new peace equipment. nick payton walsh is in donesque. >> reporter: fredericka the shelling has been intense the past few nights and tonight is no different. today we saw how people are picking up the pieces from the last 24 hours of shelling, which killed eight separatists, so many civilian homes here destroyed by artillery. while this is the backdrop to peace talks, donesque is finding a...
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russia's leader. it's the russian president's increasingly close ties with the leader of north korea that's raising serious concerns. we learned more from brian todd. >> they are two of america's biggest antagonists now there is more concern about the two teaming up. the russians say they are negotiating with north korea to hold joint military exercises. >> there is nothing good about a growing relationship. things could escalate. >> putin has invited kim jong un to moscow in may. russian officials are quoted as saying north korea's leadership has accepted but it's not clear if kim jong un will accept. >> he has a plane but he doesn't fly anywhere. i think this is a man who is frightened from leaving the safety of his security network inside north korea. and there is of course a danger that he may not be invited back because there could be generals who decide this is a convenient time to make that adjustment we have been talking about privately. he needs a new friend. china is angry can kim over his n
russia's leader. it's the russian president's increasingly close ties with the leader of north korea that's raising serious concerns. we learned more from brian todd. >> they are two of america's biggest antagonists now there is more concern about the two teaming up. the russians say they are negotiating with north korea to hold joint military exercises. >> there is nothing good about a growing relationship. things could escalate. >> putin has invited kim jong un to moscow in...
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this comes as fighting nswer is to squeeze russia apply pressure on russia try to get them to the table with those separatists, so we can see a peaceful de-escalation here. and, again, we're always going to be able to apply more pressure on russia through economic pressure than the infusion of more weapons into ukraine. >> this would be a major policy shift for the u.s. to help out ukraine's military. and it is by no means a done deal. still, the pressure is mounting. more now from michelle kosinski. >> reporter: shelling. fighting. civilian deaths escalating as russia expands its influence inside ukraine. now from some top u.s. officials, we hear shifting tone interge discussions, support in military leadership for the u.s. and its allies to do more. arm ukrainian forces. with defensive but lethal aid. >> we haven't taken options off the table. >> reporter: the president said this in india last week. >> i will look at all additional options that are available to us short of military confrontation. >> reporter: the tricky question though would arming ukraine end up a deterrent or stoke
this comes as fighting nswer is to squeeze russia apply pressure on russia try to get them to the table with those separatists, so we can see a peaceful de-escalation here. and, again, we're always going to be able to apply more pressure on russia through economic pressure than the infusion of more weapons into ukraine. >> this would be a major policy shift for the u.s. to help out ukraine's military. and it is by no means a done deal. still, the pressure is mounting. more now from...
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and you have to deter russia. not allowing russian troops to move further and further. >> reporter: the westward move raising concerns in washington where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing the obama administration to answer ukraine's call for military help. >> this aggression continues unimpeded, moscow may feel emboldened to challenge the integrity of the nato alliance. >> reporter: so yet one more diplomatic mission to moscow with an uncertain outcome and i can tell you at least in private, if not in public patience among ukrainian officials, ukrainian citizens running thin. >> jim sciutto in kiev ukraine, thanks for that report. let's bring in republican congressman from ohio mike turner. he sits on the house intelligence committee and the house armed services committee. thanks so much for being here. so today, the white house admitted for the first time the sanctions were not changing moscow's behavior, although they are certainly damaging russia's economy. you say it's long past time to give le
and you have to deter russia. not allowing russian troops to move further and further. >> reporter: the westward move raising concerns in washington where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing the obama administration to answer ukraine's call for military help. >> this aggression continues unimpeded, moscow may feel emboldened to challenge the integrity of the nato alliance. >> reporter: so yet one more diplomatic mission to moscow with an uncertain outcome and i...
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and europe in their responses to russia. we know there's a divergence of opinion what to do next and whether ukraine should be armed. there will be a press conference later on. i think that will be extremely telling as to where that unity is. obviously, when you're talking about sanctions and now this morning, we're learning the eu has prepared additional sanctions but is waiting to see what happens after peace talks, that unity is really necessary. the u.s. has emphasized that many times before over the last few months if you have just the u.s. or eu imposing sanctions and not working together it really diminishes the effectiveness of that response. when you're looking at possibly arming ukraine, the u.s. doesn't necessarily need europe's cooperation on that. but, of course cooperation is generally better than not. we'll see if there's any common ground. what we will probably get out of this is wait and see. see if there's any progress for peace and go from there. >> michelle cosin -- kosinski reporting from the white house
and europe in their responses to russia. we know there's a divergence of opinion what to do next and whether ukraine should be armed. there will be a press conference later on. i think that will be extremely telling as to where that unity is. obviously, when you're talking about sanctions and now this morning, we're learning the eu has prepared additional sanctions but is waiting to see what happens after peace talks, that unity is really necessary. the u.s. has emphasized that many times...
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the leaders of ukraine, russia, france and germany will sign a document at the end of their meeting in belarus. and the report says the group has agreed by 80%. >> there are no specifics on what exactly this document will say, but the main points were expected to be the withdrawal of heavy weapons the creation of a demilitarized zone in eastern parts of ukraine and the status of the area around luhansk and donetsk. >> theres a been an uptick in the fighting in ukraine and over 5,000 people have been killed so far. we will keep you updated as the story unfolds. >>> okay. now to u.s. president barack obama's request to congress for the authority to use military force against isis. >> he authorized air strikes against the militants months ago under the same authorization used for the invasion of iraq. but this comes with key differences. jim acosta reports from the white house. >> reporter: president obama's proposal to authorize the war on isis opens a new door. to more than just air strikes. >> our coalition is on the offensive. isil is on the defensive and isil is going to lose. >> rep
the leaders of ukraine, russia, france and germany will sign a document at the end of their meeting in belarus. and the report says the group has agreed by 80%. >> there are no specifics on what exactly this document will say, but the main points were expected to be the withdrawal of heavy weapons the creation of a demilitarized zone in eastern parts of ukraine and the status of the area around luhansk and donetsk. >> theres a been an uptick in the fighting in ukraine and over 5,000...